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Vol. 9. No. 18. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. Warren Brannon spent Saturday in Atlanta on business Mr. Toy Otwell and family and Miss Edith Ingram spent Friday in Atlanta. Mr. J. V. Merritt attended commencement exercises at Grayson Monday night. Dr. W. W. Pirkle and Mr. Sam Porter went to Atlanta last Friday. Mrs. G. A. Bacon, and little son, George Augustus Jr., is visiting Mrs. M. M. Lipscomb. Tuesday was legal sales day, but there was no property to be sold. Mr. Cliff Sherrill of the State University at Athens was here a short while Tuesday. Mr. Olen Merritt and family are visiting Mr. E. H. Tollison and family at Plainfield, Ga. Mr. Macon Durham of Atlan ta is spending a few days with his father, Mr. J. B. Durham. Mrs. Simmons of Atlanta is visiting her sister, Mrs. Toy Otwell this week. Messrs Everett and Hoyt Brannon and Mr. J. M. Turner of Dawsonville were here on business Monday. Several from town attended the singing at Friendship Sun day and report a good crowd and some fine singing. Miss Julia Merritt, who has been teaching at Grayson du ring the past term, has returned home. Mr. Wesley Estes, a former citizen of this county, now of Doraville, was here on business las': Thursday. Mr. Berry Montgomery of Doraville was here last Thurs day, and reported that he had twins at his home. Quite a large crowd w-ent fishing down on the river Satur day afternoon, but w-e have not heard how many fish they c aught. The many friends of Mr. Dewey Lipscomb will be pleas ed to learn that he has sufficient ly covered from his recent ill ness as to be able to return home from the hospital. Rev. F. T. Wills preached the Commencement Sermon at Grayson Sunday. He made a mighty favorable impression on the people at that place from news that comes to us. Cumming has three large trucks on the road to Buford ev ery day, and still they can not keep the depot entirely clear of Forsyth county freight. If you never thought of it, brother, there is a sight of freighfcomes to this county. Messrs Harrison & Allen have purchased a two ton Fed eral Truck to haul freight from the railroad. They will haul their freight and also do haul ing for any one who desires to have their goods brought over quickly. Everybo4y high and low rich and poor, are talking about the war, and the conscription law. We hope the war will be ended before these good old Forsyth county boys have to shed their blood on the battle fields. Mr. W. R. Jones of Duluth was in town Monday night. In conversation with the editor says that he sure does want to see that road proposition push ed, He says it is the thing for the people of Forsyth county to do, and that Duluth will do her part in soiling this road. Let’s get busy and do this this summer while the weather is right. The Forsyth County News Note change in ad of Strick land & Wisdom. Col. H. L. Patterson and Mr S. H. Allen were in Canton on business Tuesday. Mrs. J. P. Fowler and little daughter have returned from a visit to relatives in Buford. Bring that old last summer suit and hat to Lonnie Denson and have them made new. Mr. A. J. Barrett of Carters ville spent Sunday and Monday with his sons here. Mr. C. B. Otwell and family and Miss Ellen M. Barron spent Friday in the Gate City. Messrs J. L. Phillips and Clarence Harrison were in At lanta Friday. There was no preaching ser vices in Gumming Sunday, it being the sth Sunday. Mr. T. P. Burruss and fam ily visited relatives at New Hope Sunday. Mrs. John M. Rice and child ren of Bethel visited Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Nuckolls a day or two this week. School will close Friday. The Commencement exercises will be held Monday night and Tues day night of next w-eek. Mrs. Warren Brannon is spending sometime with rela tives in Maysville and Com merce. Mr. C. T. Kemp spent a day or two last week with his daugh ter, Mrs. O. W. Settle, in Nor cross. Mr. J. E. Kirby, wife and son Herbert, spent Friday and Sat urday m Atlanta visiting the: daughter, Mrs. E. J. Tatum. Messrs Bob Hope, Thurman Shadburn, Olen Merritt and Geo. L. Merritt spent Friday af ternoon in Atlanta on business. Mr. Harley Vaughan of At lanta and Cliff Vaughan of Ros well w-ere here on business Mon day. There will be all day services at Bethlehem 3rd Sunday in May. Preaching in the a. m., singing in Christian Harmony in the evening. We regret to learn that Mr. B. L. Fowler is confined to his room with pneumonia, and trust he will soon be out again. Call on Mike Wilbanks and get you a set of up-to-date bug gy harness at a reasonable price. If you want jitney business done call on R. E. Harrison. He will haul you at a reasonable price. Don’t forget that Noah Mont gomery will rent you a good bottom pasture for your cattle at 50c per head. Mike Wilbanks is expecting a car of Jackson G. Smith bug gies in this week. Call and get one for cash or good note be fore they are all gone. Mr. J. M. Porter, an aged and respected citizen of this county died at his home near Silver City one day last week. We extend sympathy to the be reaved ones. Miss Lyda Jackson of Milton county, and Mr. Joe Poole of route 3, this county, were hap pily married Sunday last. We extend to them our best wish es for a long, happy and pros perous life. There will be Ordination ser vices at Haw Creek on Friday before the third Sunday in May One minister and deacons are to be ordained. All sister churches, both deacons and pas tor, are-cordially invited to be present and take part in the or dination. Sunshine in The Home, Power In The Life. S. S. CONVENTION. Among other special features at the State Sunday School Con vention which will be held in Savannah, May Bth, 9th, 10th will be: 1. A County Sunday School Officers’ Supper and Conference; 2. An Adult Bi ble Class parade; 3. Special music; 4. An exhibit of mod ern Sunday School books, helps and equipment; 5. two after noons of the convention are giv en over to Departmental Con ferences; 6. one afternoon the Convention goes on a special trail to Tybee Beach. The County Sunday School Officer’s Supper and Confer ence is to be held at the First Baptist Church, Tuesday night, May Bth, when the County Presidents, County Secretaries and Division Presidents from all parts of the State will have a supper together, after which they will discuss their County affairs, how to hold County Con ventions and Division Conven tions, etc. The Adult Brble Class Parade Wednesday night from 7:00 to 8:15 o’clock is being featured and fully one thousand men from the Sunday Schools are ex pected to be in line. Many o£> these will carry placards Ban ners, Flags, etc. In the afternoon sessions it has been arranged for the Con vention to break up into con ferences. The Sunday School teachers and officers who work with pupils from thirteen to twenty will be in one building, those who work with children >om bir*’ *o llvi-teen will bf in another building, and those who work with pupils over twenty will be in another build ing. The pastors, Superinten dents, and Secretaries will be in still another church. These four conferences on the va rious phases of Sunday School work held at the same time make it possible for all Sunday School workers to get just what they want. Special train to the Ocean. That all delegates might enjoy a stroll on the beach and spend a coulpe of hours in recreaton, t has been arranged for a spec ial train to take the Convention to he beach the last afernoon so they will be refreshed and ready for the final climax ses sion. The music of the Convention will be in charge of Prof. E. 0. Excell, of Chicago, assisted by his pianist, Prof. Erwin. Both of these men are of national reputation. It has also been ar ranged for the celebrated “Rome Methodist Quartette” to render several numbers at the Convention. Exhibit of Sunday School Books and supplies. There will. be an exhibit of some of the; most modern Sunday School equipment and supplies from publishers as well as books on sale for the convenience of any of the delegates who wish to get them. Delegates and entertainment All Sunday Schools of the State are asked to elect three dele gates besides pastor and super intendent. All delegates will pay a dollar registration fee and then be given a package containing a song book, note book, program, badge and oth er things necessary to make them enjoy their stay in Sava nnah. Then they are assigned homes 'where they are given free lodging and breakfast, the other two meals they get at res urants down town. CUMMING, GA., MAY 4TH, 1917. Preserving Eggs. The war is undoubtedly go ing to make all food stuffs ex ceptionally high next fall and winter. Everyone should plan now on how he can reduce the cost of living for the next year. Eggs at the present season are one of the cheapest food stuff on the market but they will not be so for long as eggs are al ready beginning tsheir climb to winter high prices. Every house holder can buy and preserve eggs now while they are low in price and use them at home next fall when eggs are scarce and high. Naturally the hen lays a larger number of eggs at this time of the year and pric es are always much lower. Prices are running , from 8 to 10c higher than this time last year, which would indicate that eggs will be much higher next winter than they have ever been before. -Water Glass Method. ..Eggs can be preserved at home by placing the eggs in what is known as water-glass, which is the solution of Sodium Silicate, The value of the water-glass for preserving eggs was discov ered some years ago by a Ger man Chemist. One part of, water-glass to 10 parts of wat er should be used. The water should be as pure and clean as can be obtained and should be boiled, mixed w-ith the water glass and allowed to become thoroughly cooled before the eggs are placed in .'it. The eggs should be kept ip a cool dry room away from of the an 1 where ,‘'empertuve does not rise high during the summer. A cellar is the best place. The higher the temper ature, the greater the change that will take place in the eggs Only eggs that are known to be fresh should be preserved A stone jar that will hold about 15 dozen eggs makes the best receptacle. The eggs should be placed in the container daily as gathered, placing the large end of the eggs up so that the air cells will not become brok en. The solution should then be poured over the eggs until t hey are entirely covered; the liquid should come two inches above the eggs and be kept so and the jar should be covered so that evaporation w-ill not take place. Eggs should be preserved during the months of March, April and May. Eggs gather ed after that time will not save well, although the period of preservation is shorter. Eggs should not be preserved frpm hens in flocks where the male birds are running with the hens .-uch s ,'s mo f' rtiuz ;d and do not sa\e so well. Only clean eggs should be used. Eggs ; that are to be preserved should j not be washed, as washing in juries the keeping qualities by ! removing the muciginous coat- I ing or bloom from the egg. This coating helps to preserve the egg. Eggs preserved in water glass are of nearly as good qual itv, if properly kept as the fresh egg, especially for cook ing purposes. Eggs can be pre served in this way at co.f of 1 1 -j to 2c a dozen, according to the number preserved. When pre served eggs are to be boiled the shells should first be pierc ed with a needle as the preser vation seals the pores of the egg shell and boiling will cause the contents of the egg to expand and burst if the shell is not Special Food Council. This is the special committee appointed to organize the Food Council of Forsyth Cos., al so every one interested in food proudetion and conservation is invited to meet with us Satur day, May sth, at court house at 2 o’clock. After attending the Food Council in Macon, we were urg ed to appoint a committee and form the Forsyth County Food Council. After hearing the dis cussions we realize the necessi ty of this organization. S. H. Allen, M. W. Webb, J. A. Otwell, A. C. Kennemore, S. J. Smith, The following committee is appointed for the districts nam eel :- Bells: Jesse Bales, W. T. Nal ley, W. C. Jones, R. L. Martin, Oscar Ezzard, B. V. Bagley. Vickery: J. F. Elliott, W. H. D. Puckett, C. L. Durham, Dr. W. L. Bennett, S. W. Hawkins, W. W. McGinnus. Settendown: B. P. Roper, J. P. Banister, Jas. P. Holbrook, Dr. R. IT. Bramblett, F. H. Tal lant, A J. Sams. ■ Ducktown: L. T. Ledbetter, G. W. Bramblett, A. M Sose- 1 bee, N. S. Hawkins, Mid Fowl er, C. P. Brady. Hightower: Munroe Harris, Wayne Roach, E. S. Sherrill, J. W. Cannon, Paul Pruitt, M. M. Gentry. Barkers: C. A. Milford, A. L Corn, A. E. Bond, Fred Pruitt, H F,. Banister. W. B. Pruitt. Coal Mt.: J. L. Norrell, W. IT Hammond, Lee Wofford, T. R. Williams, E. C. Godfrey, J. P. Smith. Rolands:A. E. Bennett, G. E. Walis, J. B. Carruth, J. O. Wil liams, M Bennett, J L Mathis. 14th: A. J. Sims, J. L. Mc- Clure, W. R. Stovall, R. B. Bur russ, Jack Wood, E A Bennett New Bridge: Jonas Crow, W A. Black, G. V. Bagby, Ira Wal drip, Jeff Woodliff, T W Orr. Chattahoochee: R. H. Thomp son. Dr. G. P. Brice, E. C. John son, C. J. Harbin, J. M Thorn ton, N. S. Gravitt. Big Creek: F. W. Williams, G. W. Bagwell, A. L. Glover, G. T. Settle, J. C. Buice, S. G. Cross. Cumming: J. F. Jordan, A. J. Green, J. H. F. Samples, A. W. Pruitt, P. D. Brown, W. M. Tate. News and Jeff or Magazine for $1.25. punctured. Lime-Water Method. Lime water also can be. used with fairly good results. Take 1 pound to 2 pounds of freshly slaked lime and mix with 5 gal lons of water. Stir it well two or three times a day for several days, until the whole forms a milky fluid. Then add 1 pound of salt an stir well, after al lowing it to stand a few hours and settle, dip or siphon off the upper liquid into the tubs, jar tanks, or so forth that you have placed the eggs in. The liquid should come three inches a bove the eggs and the eggs should be kept covered with the liquid. The eggs when taken out will have a rough coating of lime on them and do not look so attrac tive as those preserved with water-glass. The general precautions men tinned under the first method apply here also. HOW YOU CAN BEST SERVE YOUR COUNTRY NOW. The most valuable service that those unable to enlist them selves can perform for their country at the present time is to get men enlisted in the Navy While it is important to get men for other branches of the ser vice, the need of the Navy for enlisted men is immediate. Owing to the shortage of of ficers and men of the regular Navy, it is a physical ipmossi bility for the Navy to recruit the men needed with the re- Navy, it is a physical impossi for the Navy Department to furnish recruiting literature, posters, pamphlets, etc., fast enough. It is therefore neces sary that thousands of patrio tic people, both men and worn en, who wish to help their coun try at the present time, take steps to obtain men for the Navy. Doctors can render valuable service by volunteering to con duct preliminary examinations at the home of the applicant. The following plan is sugges ted for any given locality: 1. Form a Committee having representatives from all the towns and villages in the dis trict selected. 2. This Committee collect funds. 3. Obtain samples of recruit ing posters, literature, etc., from the nearest recruiting of ficer and have these printed. 4. Obtain automobiles and enough persons to form Recruit ing Parties, including women, the automobiles to be used to hunt recruits and transport them to the doctors to be ex amined. (Doctors will be fur nished pamphlets showing phy sical requirements for recruits of the Navy.) 5. Send applicants passing the physical examination to the nearest Navy Recruiting Sta tion. Phovision should be made for return of applicant to his home in case he does not pass examination at Recruiting Sta tion. 6. It is suggested that com mittee include Postmaster, prin cipals and teachers of high schools, Y. M. C. A. represen tatives and doctors. 7. An applicant between 17 and 18 should procure a naffi davit from his parents or guar dian, consenting to his enlist ing in the Navy to serve until 21, and stating the date and place of birth. An applicant over eighteen should present evidence of the place and date of his birth. Georgia and Florida are ask ed to furnish 600 men at once to fill the quota asked for by the President. Everyone should be gin recruiting for the Navy, for the need of the men is urgent. Recruiting Stations are loca ted at the following points: Albany, Ga., Athens, Ga., Augusta, Ga., Atlanta Ga., Brunswick, Ga., Columbus, Ga, Americus, Ga., Macon, Ga., Rome, Ga., Valdosta, Ga., El berton, Ga., Savannah Ga. Tam pa, Fla., Jacksonville, Fla. H. R. Keller. Lieutenant, (J. G.) U. S. Navy. If you want to beautify and decorate ywur home Edmond son & Pirkle can help you by showing you and taking your order for the most beautiful Wall papers you ever seen. You can see the line by calling at their store. They can obtain for you anything you may wish Give this due consideration and 'see the line. 75c per year. SCHOOL CLOSES. Gumming Public School will close on Tuesday night May Bth,. Leading features of the closing exercises will be two plays, "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cab bage Patch’’ be rendered on Monday night and also "The Deacon Entangled” on Tuesday night. An admission fee of 10c for children and 20c for all over 12 years old will be charged on one night only, to cover in cidental expenses. At Brookwood. Rev. H. T. Ingram has prom ised to be with us on the 3rd, Sunday and Saturday before in May and it is requested that all members be present on Sat urday as the rules are to be read. And on Sunday there will be singing before and af ter preaching all together in the Christian Harmony. All lovers of old music are invited, our pastor, Bro. R. A. Roper will conduct the singing Dinner on the ground. ROUTE 8. How- is this for weather. I should think it is a little bit v arm and dry. Well guss most of the corres pondents went to the singing Sunday at Friendship. Those visiting at Mr. F. H. Pruitt’s Sunday were, Messrs Carter Jones, Lewis Jennings, Misses Leorn Haygood, Bera Bottoms, Maggie Redd. Miss Hannah Pruitt v : nted Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Pruitt Sun day. - Mr. Ira Bottoms spent Sun day aftrnoon w-ith Mr. Eldon Pruitt. The young folks enjoyed a nice little singing at F. H. Pruitt’s Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs. I. N. Hughes spent Saturday night with Mr. George Byers and family. Well guess the singings are over for awhile but it will be May meetings next. No more Sunday schools soon. Miss Dura Pruitt spent the later part of last week with her brother, Mr. Lee Pruitt and family. War is all we can hear in this part but I tell you it doesn’t sound very good. Mr. A. W. Harris and family visited Mr. Thomas Milford and wife near Ball Ground Sunday. I will ring off by asking a question. Which can see the most, a man with one eye or a man with tw-o eyes? At Bethel. The first Sunday Union Sing ing meets with Bethel church the first Sunday in May. Everybody come out. Quite a number of good leaders are ex pected to be here. So come, and let’s enjoy the day. X. X. Velvet Beans. You will find velvet beans for sale at Allen & Harrison’s ware house and at M. J. Hoop era residence. This is the early variety that matures in 100 days. Some of these beans were planted in June last year on very poor land and matured by Oct. These beans are most recom mended by the government in this great need for food stuff. Every farmer should have some on his farm.. We are selling them at actual cost to us, at $2.50 per bushel. Hooper Gin and Seed Cos.